PL: Southampton v Arsenal

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Arsenal head to Saint Mary's for their final Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season, buoyed by last weekend's gritty 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Declan Rice's second-half strike not only secured the three points but also effectively locked in a third consecutive second-place finish for the Gunners, ensuring Champions League football next term. David Raya's standout performance between the sticks kept Newcastle at bay during a tense first half, while Jakob Kiwior impressed in defence after switching sides to replace the injured William Saliba at the break . With the pressure off, Mikel Arteta may use this match to rotate his squad and give minutes to fringe players, though he'll be keen to maintain momentum heading into the off-season.

Southampton, meanwhile, have endured a torrid campaign, with their relegation confirmed on 6 April following a 3–1 defeat at Tottenham– the second-earliest demotion of the Premier League era. The Saints have since been managed by interim boss Simon Rusk after Ivan Jurić's departure. They remain on course to record the second-lowest points tally in PL history, surpassed only by the infamous 2007/8 Derby County 11-point season. When these sides met in October, Southampton briefly led at the Emirates through Cameron Archer, but Arsenal responded with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka to secure a 3–1 comeback victory . With little but pride at stake, Southampton will aim to end their dismal season on a positive note, though Arsenal will be favourites to finish their campaign with a win.

It's been a long, hard slog this season– let's see the boys off with three more points!

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